RFI - Plastic Recycling Machinery for the benefit of MSMEs in Libya

New clarification added: Question 3 :Further to the Request for Information (RFI/2026/62445) related to Plastic Waste Management Equipment and related services for MSMEs in Libya, we would like to seek your guidance and confirmation regarding a technical clarification received from a potential manufacturer during our market consultation process.To ensure proper alignment with the intended scope and future specification development, we are sharing below the key technical parameters provided by the manufacturer for your review:Particle Size Range (Output Material)Typical output flake size: 12–16 mmAdjustable range: 10–20 mm depending on screen configurationFines reduction (<5 mm) possible with additional screening/filtration system if requiredFinal Moisture ContentStandard mechanical drying: 1.5% – 3%With thermal drying upgrade: ≤ 1%Final requirement depends on downstream application (typically ≤1–2% for extrusion/pallet production)Intended Final Product UsePlastic pallet production (compression or extrusion-based systems)PET/HDPE sheet extrusionInjection molding applicationsPelletizing for resale as secondary raw materialIn this regard, we would appreciate your confirmation and technical feedback on the following:Do these parameters align with the expected technical assumptions under the RFI scope?Should any specific standardization thresholds be defined for particle size, moisture content, or end-use applications for MSME deployment?Are there any preferred performance benchmarks that should be included in the future procurement specifications?Your guidance will be highly valuable in ensuring that the technical framework remains consistent with project objectives and MSME operational requirements.Please advise if further clarification is required.Response : Thank you for your interest in RFI/2026/62445 and for sharing the technical parameters obtained from your market consultation.As this is a Request for Information (RFI) intended for market research purposes, UNOPS is not in a position to confirm, endorse or validate specific manufacturer specifications at this stage. The purpose of the RFI is precisely to collect technical and commercial information from the market, which will be used to inform and finalize the detailed technical specifications for the subsequent formal solicitation (ITB/RFQ).We encourage you to include in your RFI response:Your proposed technical specifications and product datasheetsThe range of configurations and options availableAny recommendations based on your experience with similar small-to-medium scale recycling operationsThis information will be valuable in shaping the final procurement specifications.Best regards, 

New clarification added: Question 2 :With reference to the following Request for Information:Plastic Waste Management Equipment and Related Services – Support to MSMEs in LibyaRFI Reference No.: RFI/2026/62445We would kindly like to request clarification regarding the correct submission deadline, as we noticed a discrepancy between the main document and the online platforms, as follows:The document “Annex A - RFI_2026_62445 - Main Document” indicates that the RFI closing date is 25 May 2026.However, both the UNGM platform and the UNOPS eSourcing platform indicate the deadline as 15 May 2026.Therefore, we would appreciate your clarification on the officially confirmed submission deadline.In addition, we would highly appreciate it if the deadline could remain or be extended until 25 May 2026, as we only became aware of this opportunity today, 7 May 2026. This additional time would allow us to prepare a more comprehensive and competitive technical and commercial proposal with the best possible specifications and pricing.Thank you very much for your cooperation and support. We look forward to your kind clarification.Best regards,Response :Thank you for your interest in RFI/2026/62445.Regarding the submission deadline, we kindly confirm that the official closing date is as indicated on the UNOPS eSourcing platform. In case of any discrepancy between the RFI document and the eSourcing platform, the platform deadline prevails.Regarding your request for extension, we regret to inform you that the submission deadline will not be extended. We kindly invite you to submit your response within the indicated timeframe.Best Regards

New clarification added: Question 1 : How much production capacity they need for the machines and if the required motor power can be modified.Specification are not in detailed.Kindly issue detailed specification and also extende the submission date by one week more.Response 1 : Production capacity requirements:The indicative production capacities required per MSME are as follows:Coco Company (Lot 1): Plastic shredding and washing line – minimum capacity of approximately 200–300 kg/h (indicative, to be confirmed by supplier based on proposed solution)Life Makers (Lot 3): PET/PP sheet extrusion line – minimum capacity of approximately 150–250 kg/hInt'l Experts (Lot 4): PET egg tray thermoforming machine – minimum capacity of approximately 1,000–1,500 trays/hSuppliers are encouraged to propose equipment capacities that are suitable for small-to-medium scale plastic recycling operations, taking into account the site conditions described in the RFI annexes. Suppliers may propose alternative capacities with justification.    2.The submission deadline will not be extended. Suppliers are kindly requested to submit their responses within the timeframe indicated in the RFI.Thank you​ 

New amendment added #1: The deadline should be revised due to the urgency of this project and following the request of the technical team; it should be reduced to two weeks.